The Center of Town

I worked on this painting as a commission for someone who grew up in the area. We all get nostalgic about our roots from time to time. I am still connected to friends that shared a playpen with me.

With all the focus these days being on material possessions and the spoiling of the children, it's nice to think back to a simpler time when family and moral values were paramount. I don't know where we are headed as a nation but things are not looking good. I shouldn't use this blog as a soapbox but it is a place to express your thoughts.

I've been trying to take my paintings into a more colorful place. I've always used color in my art but want to step it up a bit. I have graduated to a larger brush so that my strokes are not so clearly defined. I have to admit I went kicking and screaming to the larger brush. I have always been detail oriented.

#48

Thursday, March 12, 2009

#1 Riverside

Hi:

Well, today's the first day of my blog. I wanted a place to share the process of my painting so that I could connect more intimately with my customers.

I live in a 1908, post and beam cider mill which also contains my studio and gallery. The gallery will be opening in April on a "by appointment or chance" basis. This is necessary as I participate in regional art shows, enjoy painting on location and travel to paint murals.

I am going to produce a painting a week on a 5x7 panel. Each painting costs $65, including shipping. You can email me at ebelangerart@msn.com to reserve the painting. I take MC & Visa.

This week's painting depicts a typical New England scene. I am fortunate to have a wealth of inspiration in my own back yard.

Hopefully, I will get more proficient at blogging as time passes. Be patient with me.

Eileen